How Many Syllables In Slowdown?
2syllables
Slowdown has 2 syllables, slow-down. It is a disyllabic word.
slowdown
/ˈsləʊ.daʊn/ UK /ˈsloʊ.daʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, slow.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sləʊ.daʊn/
Division By Letters
slow-down
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Slowdown
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | sl | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | d | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Slowdown Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in slowdown?
Slowdown has 2 syllables, slow-down. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsləʊ.daʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in slowdown?
The first syllable, slow, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of slowdown?
Slowdown has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide slowdown into syllables?
By sound, sləʊ.daʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, slow-down.